{"id":10104,"date":"2021-06-14T08:54:03","date_gmt":"2021-06-14T12:54:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/?p=10104"},"modified":"2026-02-17T15:59:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T20:59:49","slug":"mainely-dish-recipe-video-oatmeal-strawberry-banana-smoothie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/2021\/06\/14\/mainely-dish-recipe-video-oatmeal-strawberry-banana-smoothie\/","title":{"rendered":"Mainely Dish Recipe Video: Oatmeal, Strawberry, Banana Smoothie"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u2014\u00a0By\u00a0Alex Gayton<\/a>, Nutrition Education Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

With only 6 simple ingredients this is a delicious and refreshing smoothie recipe to keep on hand this summer. I love to use frozen fruit in smoothies because it makes the smoothie cold and helps thicken it to a perfect consistency. Depending on your smoothie flavor, fresh, canned, frozen, or a combination of all fruit variations can be used to make a nutritious smoothie.<\/span><\/p>\n

When I am making a smoothie I ask myself three things:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Will this help nourish my body?<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Will this keep me feeling full until my next meal or snack?<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. How many food groups can I incorporate into my smoothie?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    By focusing on incorporating as many food groups as possible into my smoothie I reach my goals of nourishing my body and keeping myself full, I also focus on including protein and fiber to help with this.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    As a reminder, the <\/span>5 MyPlate food groups<\/span><\/a> are fruits, vegetables, protein, grains, and dairy.<\/span><\/p>\n

    This recipe includes:<\/span><\/p>\n